Truant film hints at a second chance
London-based creative studio Truant has created a thought-provoking film to make people think twice about falling back into the old, pre-Covid 'normal' once quarantine lifts.
NZ Police's comedic plea for safety
Utilising the cast of mockumentary comedy horror series Wellington Paranormal, Wrestler's 15-part web-series is a funny yet frank discussion of safety dos and don'ts.
There's no pie in team
Using the humble pastry treat as an example, M&C Saatchi Sydney creates an epic ode to the joy of sport (and sporting attendance) for TAB.
Ian Robertson's bouncing bow
In a sweet tribute to the NHS, the Tantrum director has cooked up a fresh and funny animated rainbow made up of socialy shared images.
SCG's room with a view
This new Thai campaign for SCG Home shows that a room with a view isn't always what it seems to be.
Ledwidge turns the lights back on for Bank of America
This beautiful, people-free film from Ringan Ledwidge sheds some light on the the bank's thoughts for the future of America.
La Redoute present a touching tale of acceptance
Following the titular Lou, Fred & Farid Paris' three-minute short for the French retailer is a tale of a young lady's reaction to a disrupted homelife.
Sainsbury's snap-happy thank you to colleagues
Through a series of frantically edited stills, the supermarket thanks its employees by making them the stars of the show.
Truant film hints at a second chance
London-based creative studio Truant has created a thought-provoking film to make people think twice about falling back into the old, pre-Covid 'normal' once quarantine lifts.
NZ Police's comedic plea for safety
Utilising the cast of mockumentary comedy horror series Wellington Paranormal, Wrestler's 15-part web-series is a funny yet frank discussion of safety dos and don'ts.
There's no pie in team
Using the humble pastry treat as an example, M&C Saatchi Sydney creates an epic ode to the joy of sport (and sporting attendance) for TAB.
Ian Robertson's bouncing bow
In a sweet tribute to the NHS, the Tantrum director has cooked up a fresh and funny animated rainbow made up of socialy shared images.
SCG's room with a view
This new Thai campaign for SCG Home shows that a room with a view isn't always what it seems to be.
Ledwidge turns the lights back on for Bank of America
This beautiful, people-free film from Ringan Ledwidge sheds some light on the the bank's thoughts for the future of America.
La Redoute present a touching tale of acceptance
Following the titular Lou, Fred & Farid Paris' three-minute short for the French retailer is a tale of a young lady's reaction to a disrupted homelife.
Sainsbury's snap-happy thank you to colleagues
Through a series of frantically edited stills, the supermarket thanks its employees by making them the stars of the show.
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HowtomakeaJapaneseanimeforacontemporarybrand
Creative Director for YT, Andreas John, talks about how The Line and SHIFT Active Media made an animated world come to life, building on a concept and creating an immersive, folkloric, contemporary cityscape.
How to... build a LEGO car chase
Last week saw the release of a new, high-octane LEGO spot. Here, the director, producer and VFX Supervisor give detailed insight into how they created 'The Fast and the Furious on a kitchen floor'.
How an old animation technique proved to be a fresh approach
Directing duo Lamar+Nik employed the more than century-old technique of kinegrams for their most recent promo for Husbands. Here they explain the labour-intensive, but highly effective, processes while asking the band their thoughts on the video.
Aaron Ruell on bringing Dynamite to lockdown
With his hilarious series of Kip's Tips films, actor/director Aaron Ruell brought back cult-favourite character Kip Dynamite to impart his Isolation wisdom. We chatted to Ruell about what it was like revisiting the man, the message and the moustache.
How to create a star-studded short from quarantine
Before most of us had settled into our isolation groove, director Ben Berman was already plotting, editing and releasing his 'celebrity'-filled short The Follow Up. We asked him how he became the king of Cameo.
Director Robin Sheppard joins Great Guns
Fresh from directing YouTube drama Dun Breedin in lockdown, the television director joins Great Guns for global representation.
Good Brains for Good Brands launches
A pro-bono initiative called Good Brains for Good Brands to help struggling charities fundraise through compelling creative comms devised by some of ad land’s top but currently jobless talent.
Sound Lounge launches return-to-work survey for the advertising community
The study focuses on when people expect their companies to reopen, how comfortable they feel about returning to the office, and how satisfied they’ve been working remotely.
Landia’s The Movement launches new site and young talent directors roster
The Movement is a fresh label full of freedom to create quality pieces supported by LANDIA’s net.
Weekly Rewind: May 29th, 2020
Join us in this week's round-up of the best stories from the world wide web, including Billie's body, Funny Football, BrewDog beers and Gromit games.
B-Reel Films signs creative powerhouse Christian Larson
The Internationally established and awarded director has signed for Scandinavian representation.
- New Nike spot Never Too Far Down from Wieden + Kennedy
- Mulino Bianco & Publicis Italy: Restart from the little moments of happiness
- Polaroid partners with Ridley Scott Creative Group for Forever Now campaign
- The Roosens directed new The Howl & The Hum video
- Latest Heineken spot directed by SMUGGLER's Chris Smith
- Michel and Olivier Gondry make Pictures for Facebook
- Battersea and FCB Inferno launch Rescues to the Rescue
- Tom Speers gets caught in James Vincent McMorrow's Headlights
- Samantha Scaffidi directs emotional anti-domestic violence PSA
- Union’s Chris Huth helps celebs #PassTheMic for hive and the ONE Campaign
Director Robin Sheppard joins Great Guns
Fresh from directing YouTube drama Dun Breedin in lockdown, the television director joins Great Guns for global representation.
Good Brains for Good Brands launches
A pro-bono initiative called Good Brains for Good Brands to help struggling charities fundraise through compelling creative comms devised by some of ad land’s top but currently jobless talent.
Sound Lounge launches return-to-work survey for the advertising community
The study focuses on when people expect their companies to reopen, how comfortable they feel about returning to the office, and how satisfied they’ve been working remotely.
Landia’s The Movement launches new site and young talent directors roster
The Movement is a fresh label full of freedom to create quality pieces supported by LANDIA’s net.
Weekly Rewind: May 29th, 2020
Join us in this week's round-up of the best stories from the world wide web, including Billie's body, Funny Football, BrewDog beers and Gromit games.
B-Reel Films signs creative powerhouse Christian Larson
The Internationally established and awarded director has signed for Scandinavian representation.
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Shining a spotlight on Shynola's 20-year legacy
While Shynola, the three-man directing group, started out in animation, after two decades of working together they're pushing themselves and looking forward to the next wave of experimental work.
How Nick Cinelli's Bird With No Legs got him up and running
Studio Linguini director Nick Cinelli picked up a coveted Young Director Award last year for his animated short, A Bird With No Legs. He discusses the beauty of animation, the pros and cons of working within the school system, and how the YDA gave him a 'gust of confidence'.
Tiny Inventions on smart animation
1stAveMachine's Oscar-nominated directing duo of Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata speak to Carol Cooper about finding the new in existing forms, expressing the clarity of the craft and how animation is a contrast to, not substitute for, live-action shooting.
Five Questions from Quarantine: Jonathan Watt
From Adelphoi Music, Head of Production, Jonathan Watt, shares his musical quarantine powerhouse, assures you that he's great at chess, and wants you to remember that live music is out there, even if you don't see it.
One Track Mind: Molly Salas
Molly Salas, Music Supervisor at Facebook, takes Deee-Lite in a certain dance floor filler, and bangs the drum for an unsung J.Lo track as she reveals her Isolation Radio Station playlist.
Five Questions from Quarantine: Novemba
The Academy directing duo of Blair Macdonald and Oliver Clark tell us about their unexpectedly long trip back to Australia, how a personal trainer with washing up experience would be andy and how to take tips from The Happiest Guy in the World.
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Will Jeffers, Head of Visual Effects at Ambassadors, talks us through the growing effects and animation scene in Amsterdam
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